Modern Drummer Festival is an online showcase for some of the world’s greatest drummers. Thom Mozloom (rhythm is gonna get ya): “It is a collection of more than 40 artists performing across ...

He was only 67. “Neil was a drum hero of mine through my entire life,” Modern Drummer publisher David Frangioni said. “What an honor to present the festival in tribute to him. The amazing ...

The livestream provided a 25% increase in ticket sales for the festival and 4 times more attendees than their past live events. Previously, Modern Drummer festivals spanned two days and 12 ...

Steve Ferrone The 10th Annual Modern Drummer Festival Weekend, held on May 17 and 18, 1997, featured a diverse lineup of some of the worlds most exciting and innovative drummers. The entire weekends ...

he influenced generations of jazz drummers and helped change the direction of rhythmic improvisation. Roy Haynes was one of the last giants of modern jazz who was present at its birth. His eight ...

Fred grew up “in the ghetto in Chicago,” he told Modern Drummer magazine in 1982, and gained a sense of purpose from the drums. He began playing gigs when he was about 13. By 14, he was in a ...